McKray J.

McKray J. is a highly skilled engineering professional with a strong background in technical program management and systems engineering. Currently serving as Deputy Director of Engineering at Leonardo DRS since March 2024, McKray drives the technical execution of contract and IR&D development programs, while enhancing team growth and inter-business relationships. Previous experience includes roles as Technical Program Manager and Technical Product Manager at RRAI, leading the development of advanced applications for autonomous vehicles using Agile methodologies. McKray’s expertise spans avionics communication systems at TTTech, R&D project architecture at DCS Corp, and RF testing at Raytheon. An early foundation in aerospace engineering from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University complements extensive hands-on experience from the United States Marine Corps and various engineering positions.